Spray before putting the backs on, and prepaint the back.
Spray before putting the backs on, and prepaint the back.
Same as Tom, I prime and topcoat assembled carcasses without the back on....makes spraying a breeze with no blowback. I prime and topcoat the 1/4' ply back separately and then simply slip it into the dado and pin nail. For me it makes little sense to spray prior to assembly...just adds time to the project.
Scott Vroom
I started with absolutely nothing. Now, thanks to years of hard work, careful planning, and perseverance, I find I still have most of it left.
If I had a sprayer I might do it this too.
Though I'm not sure I like the look of brush on paint, wouldn't bother me if the insides were or weren't brushed. When painting doors and sometimes faceframes I'd usually tool on with a small roller then back brush.
I got cash in my pocket. I got desire in my heart....
Wow, why haven't I thought of that. Best of both worlds. Notes with thanks
I get everything cut, drilled, and dry fit, then I break it back down sand and spray. Otherwise there will inevitably be parts than need to be coated twice.
good luck,
JeffD
Thanks, I just built one of the cabinets and sprayed without the backs and had a hard time getting runs in the finish because I didn't have enough room. The outside of the cabinet was not an issue.
I thought pre-prime/paint woould work out well but I was afraid I would damage the coating during machining. I think the one coat/touch-up suggestion might be the ticket.
I use an airless rig with RAC X fine finish tip, and a 1/8" diameter whip hose. It'll get in anywhere you can spray. Sometimes, if it's a really tight one, the small foam finish rollers have to be resorted to.
Hi Tom,
I use a Fuji HVLP gun that can be dialed back to a fine mist to hit the corners a couple of times to add color then open it up for the flats. There's more than one way to skin that cat and if those corners are giving you trouble I think pre-priming before assy would work well for you.
What type of paint are you spraying? What equipment?
Scott Vroom
I started with absolutely nothing. Now, thanks to years of hard work, careful planning, and perseverance, I find I still have most of it left.